Creole Canapes

Name: Creole Canapes
Ingredients: 1 cup minced lean ham; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 medium-size green pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash of red pepper; 8 slices bread; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup minced lean ham
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium-size green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash of red pepper
8 slices bread
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Saute ham, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet for 3 minutes. Add tomato, green pepper, salt, and pepper; cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2

Remove crust from each slice of bread, and cut each slice into 1- x 3-inch strips. Brush bread strips with melted butter. Place on ungreased baking sheet, and lightly toast.
3

Spread ham mixture over bread strips; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Serve hot.